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Spiaggia, Sestri Levante, Italy, c. 1958
UNDATED – Traditional fishing boats have been pulled to the beach of Sestri Levante in Italy. Photo © by Mark Zanzig/zanzig.com The story behind the image Old images – I love them. They are proof for change. They can be like a time machine that enables to travel back in time for a few moments.…
Battistero di San Giovanni, Pisa, Italy, 1958
1958 – Tourists walk across the greens in front of the Battistero di San Giovanni in Pisa, Italy. Photo © by Mark Zanzig/zanzig.com The story behind the image We had been to Pisa in 2012 to see what probably must be one of the most photographed locations in the world: The Leaning Tower of Pisa…
Erika, Cattolica, Italy, 1958
1958 – A woman poses for the photographer at the harbour of Cattolica in Italy. Scan & Edit © Mark Zanzig/zanzig.com The story behind the image This image (from the large lot of slides I acquired last week) shows a woman posing for the photographer. The caption says ‘Cattolica’, and the name of the lady…
PH-LKR, Düsseldorf, Germany, c. 1961
UNDATED – PH-LKR, a Lockheed L-1049C Super Constellation operated by KLM, at Düsseldorf (DUS) airport in Germany. Scan © Mark Zanzig/zanzig.com The story behind the image Here is another exciting image straight from the early 1960s. This original 35 mm slide shows PH-LKR, a Lockheed L-1049C Super Constellation operated by KLM, at Düsseldorf (DUS) airport…
Place Stanislas, Nancy, France, c. 1961
UNDATED – The Place Stanislas in Nancy, France, seen from the Rue des Dominicains.. Scan © Mark Zanzig/zanzig.com The story behind the image As I announced a couple of days ago, this week is dominated by selected images from the late 1950s and early 1960s. I acquired these 35 mm color slides online, and they…
Autohaus Dechent, Saarbrücken, Germany, c. 1961
1961 – A woman stands among several cars on the parking lot of Autohaus Dechent in Saarbrücken, Germany. Scan © Mark Zanzig/zanzig.com The story behind the image Here is yet another image of the 500+ slides shot in the late 1950s and early 1960s. This image shows the wife of the photographer next to a…
D-EDAS, Germany, c. 1962
UNDATED – At an airshow in Germany, a de Havilland D.H.82A Tiger Moth (D-EDAS) has been parked on the airfield. In the back, three small Army aircraft do a fly-by. Scan © Mark Zanzig/zanzig.com The story behind the image On to the next image of the big (500+) slides from the late 1950s and early…
Porto Canale, Rimini, Italy, 1958
1958 – A woman stands next to the sailing yacht ‘Tresette’ at the Porto Canale di Rimini in Italy. Photo © Mark Zanzig/zanzig.com The story behind the image Rimini in Italy is best known for its long beaches and movie celebrities, and its historic town center is very attractive and well worth a visit. This…
Water Taxi, Lago di Como, Italy, 1960s
1960s – A traditional water taxi speeds along Lago di Como in Italy. © Mark Zanzig/zanzig.com The story behind the image Lake Como is an awesome place. It’s no surprise that some of the rich and famous flock to this place. It is stunningly beautiful, has the charms of Italy and is surrounded by the…
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